Title:
Architectural Treatments for Tilt-Up
Panels
Author(s):
Jerry Martin
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
2
Issue:
4
Appears on pages(s):
77-83
Keywords:
architectural concrete; coarse ag-gregates;
concrete finishes (hardened concrete); con-crete
construction; concrete panels; exposed ag-gregate
concrete; structural design; texture; tilt-up
construction.
DOI:
Date:
4/1/1980
Abstract:
Tilt-up is no longer an experimental system. Tilt-up offers the owner/designer the ability to esthetically blend his project into the local environment by utiliz-ing many locally available materials unique to that area. The key to successful architectural application is early investigation into finishes that blend into the surrounding environment. To achieve quality exterior finishes, many facets must be taken into considera-tion such as: properly prepared floor slab or areas where wall panels will be cast; test panels to assure consistency; and proper procedures for guaranteeing the desired finishes. [Author]